Gasoline transfer container



March 10, 1964 A. c. PAPE 3,124,149

GASOLINE TRANSFER CONTAINER Filed Oct. 51', 1961 United States Patent Office 3,124,14h Patented Mar. 10, 1964 3,124,149 GASULINE TRANSFER CONTAINER August C. Paps, 7216 W. 72nd St, Argo, Iii. Filed Oct. 31, 1961, Ser. No. 148,881 1 Claim. (Ci. 137-150) This invention relates to siphons, and more particularly to a siphon which is also adapted to act as a storage vessel and a transfer vessel.

Machines powered by small gasoline motors, such as power saws or power lawnmowers, have increased greatly in popularity in recent years. However, the use of such machines creates the problem of a source of fuel for the motors. Keeping gasoline on hand can present a safety hazard. The possibility of spillage or escaping volatile fumes can create a potentially dangerous situation. Because of this, many people do not keep a supply of gasoline on hand. Their alternative, every time the fuel tank of their particular machine runs dry, is to make a trip to the local gasoline station and have the fuel tank refilled. This is quite inconvenient, resulting in an unnecessary waste of time and effort. These trips can get to be extremely frequent because such machines generally have very small fuel tanks.

The gasoline tank of the family automobile is a convenient source of fuel for these machines. If this source could be utilized, a constant supply of fuel would be on hand, eliminating the need for making bothersome trips to the local gasoline station every time the power lawnmower, for example, ran out of gas. Furthermore, it is an extremely safe means of keeping a fuel supply on hand. However, existing means for withdrawing fuel from such a source as an automobile gasoline tank have been inadequate or nonexistent. Many devices have attempted to solve this problem, but none has been satisfactory for various reasons.

It is the primary object of this invention to provide a new and improved gasoline transfer container.

It is another object of this invention to provide a new and improved gasoline transfer container which does not require the use of the mouth to initiate the fluid transfer action.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a new and improved gasoline transfer container which comprises a substantially closed vessel.

It is still another object of this invention to provide a new and improved siphon comprising a substantially closed container having the means for initiating a suction effect integral therewith.

It is a yet further object of this invention to provide a new and improved gasoline transfer container wherein gasoline does not come in contact with any rubber elements.

Further objects, features and advantages of the invention will be readily apparent from the following specifications taken with reference to the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a fragmentary elevational view of the preferred embodiment of this invention shown in use in conjunction with a gasoline tank of an automobile;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged side elevational view of a preferred embodiment of this invention;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary view in partial section of the device of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 4 is a fragmentary view in section taken along the line 4--4 of FIG. 3.

Referring now to the drawings, in FIG. 1 there is shown a siphon means or a gasoline transfer device it) in use in conjunction with a gasoline tank of an automobile ill. Referring to FIG. 2, the transfer device 10 consists of a resilient top portion 12 and a generally rigid body portion 13. A liquid port 14 is formed on the upper portion of the body 1.3 providing a liquid passage means in and out of the container 1t Attached to the port 14 is a flexible hose or liquid transfer means 15 for connecting the container to with a source of liquid. Hose 15 may also be used to flow the liquid within the container to a receptacle. An air outlet means or an air vent 16 is located on the other side of the body 13 and has a closable cap 16a for controlling the siphoning effect or" the container.

The top portion 12 of the container 16 consists of a flexible semi-globular hollow cap 17 which is of rubber or the like, secured to an annular lip member 18 substantially C shaped in cross section. The flexible cap 17 has an outwardly extending annular flange 19 on its open end. The flange 19 cooperates with the interior of the lip member 18 to sealingly secure the cap 17 to the body 113. A partition means or disk 2th of metal is located at the base of the cap 17 and divides the container it) into an air evacuation chamber 22 and a liquid receiving chamber 23. A passage means or aperture 21 is formed in the disk 2% establishing communication between the chambers 2-2 and 23. This passage means 21 also cooperates with the vent l6 and the port 14 to facilitate the initiation of the siphon effect of the container 1th. The disk 2%) is interposed between the bottom of the annular flange 19 of the cap 17 and the interior of the lip 13 on a shoulder or shelf 24. A conventional handle (not shown) is provided to facilitate carrying the device.

When it is desired to transfer liquid from a source to the container lit), the hose 15 is inserted into the liquid source such as a gasoline tank of an auto. The flexible hollow cap 17 is pushed down by the use of hand force, forcing air out of the air evacuation chamber 22 through the aperture 21 into the liquid receiving chamber 23. As the flexible cap 17 is pushed downward it forces the annular flange 19 against the interior of the lip 18 and also against the disk 29, insuring an airtight seal. The cap 16a of the air vent to is loosened, permitting the liquid to flow from its source into the container. The flow can be stopped at any time by closing the cap 16a of the vent to.

This invention obviously eliminates the necessity for keeping a supply of a volatile liquid, such as gasoline, around the house or in the garage. It is not only a convenient siphon device, but, if desired, can be used as a gasoline container since it is basically a closed structure. Furthermore, it is extremely well adapted to be used in transferring liquid from a source into another receptacle. Siphon effect can be actuated with this device without the need for applying the conventional mouth suction because a suction actuating means is formed integrally with a container.

While I have shown and described certain embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that it is capable of many modifications. Changes, therefore, in the construction and arrangement may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as disclosed in the appended claim.

I claim:

A liquid transferring device, comprising: a generally circular cylindrical container having one open end, said open end having an integral outwardly extending generally horizontal ledge, said ledge terminating at the base of a shoulder Which is normal to said ledge, said shoulder being joined to an inwardly facing annular lip member substantially C shaped in cross section; a resilient, hollow, semi-globular cap having an outwardly extending annular flange on its open end generally circular in cross section, said cap flange positioned within the inwardly facing annular lip of said container to close the open end of said container with a generally airtight seal; partition means positioned on said horizontal ledge comprising a circular disk dividing said container into a liquid receiving cham- 1 her and an air evacuation chamber, said disk including a 4 passage means establishing communication between said chamber; a closable air vent located on the liquid storage chamber of said container; :1 liquid passage port located on the liquid receiving chamber; and a flexible resilient hollow tubing secured to said port for conducting liquid to and from said container.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 754,132 Fulton Mar. 8, 1904 1,048,744 Schoop Dec. 31, 1912 1,394,611 Dclich Oct. 25, 1921 2,796,880 Betz June 25, 1957 FOREIGN PATENTS 211,065 Great Britain Feb. 14, 1924 

